How to refinance a vacation home

A few key differences make refinancing your vacation home a bit more challenging than refinancing your primary residence.

How to pay off $30,000 in credit card debt

Paying off high credit card debt is possible, but it requires planning and solid strategies.

Paying off credit card debt with a personal loan can save you $700 in interest

Struggling to pay off your credit cards? A personal loan can help you lower your monthly payments, save money on interest and pay off debt faster.

Does your child need life insurance? What to know

Should you take out a life insurance policy for your children? Here’s what you should know about child life insurance policies and when it makes sense to purchase one.

How to know if you should opt out of your child tax credit

Starting July 15, qualifying households could see at least $250 extra deposited in their bank accounts each month for every child in the home. 

Child tax credit: Families who have higher 2021 earnings can opt out

Families who are earning more in 2021 but were receiving assistance through the child tax credit program may have become ineligible and will get a chance to opt out of those payments to avoid having to pay it back next April during tax season.

Do I have to pay taxes on my savings account?

The interest you earn on the money in your savings account is considered taxable income in the year the interest was earned. The tax you pay is determined by your overall taxable income for that same year.

Ready to refinance a rental property? What to know

Refinancing a rental property can help you accomplish several financial goals, but lender requirements are stringent.

How to decide if student loan refinancing is right for you

Although refinancing your student loan can help you save money, it might not be the best option for you.

Home prices surge by most on record

Home prices rose 14.6% year over year nationally in April, according to the national Case-Shiller index, making for the highest reading in more than 30 years of recordkeeping.